How long does a runner have to wait to race after having a baby? Obviously, this question is best answered by your doctor, but new mothers can generally start training whenever they feel like it. Of course, one big issue that didn’t exist pre-baby is “what do you do with the kid when you need […]

The Guardian has an interesting article on five reasons why runners should not give up on running. It can be easy to make up an excuse for missing a run, whether it be feeling tired, convincing yourself that running is bad for you (“hurts the knees”), or assuming that the weather is too bad for […]

The Guardian has a good article this week on seven distance running tips. All of the tips are important and helpful for all runners. However, one tip that stands out is the common question: is running supposed to hurt?You may be saying to yourself, “Running is not supposed to hurt. It is important to take […]

When thinking about the muscles that are strengthened by running, most runners will think of the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. While it is true that running does a great job of developing these muscles, many runners forget about the unseen, but most important muscle that running strengthens: the heart. Making the heart stronger through running […]

One of the most common stories in my local running club is “How I returned from running.” The story usually begins with how the person ran during high school, or even college, and then stopped. This running break often lasts as long as 15-20 years. These runners cite all kinds of reasons for getting back […]

I realize that I just had a post about minimalist/barefoot running, but there appears to be a sudden increase in the number of studies that have examined this issue. A new offers further support to the theory that overly supportive running shoes might not be the best thing for runners. According to the Harvard study […]